New mom Suki Waterhouse recalled wearing leather pants "so tight" that it contributed to her getting a hernia.

A ventral hernia, also known as an abdominal hernia, occurs when tissue protrudes through the abdomen wall due to a gap or weakness. Hernias can develop in several places in the body, and doctors ...

It is a large part of the body that lies deep inside, out of sight and perhaps out of mind: your abdominal core. A new and rapidly developing area of medicine focuses on abdominal core health, ...

This condition usually affects the intestines and omentum, a layer of tissue that lies over the abdominal organs. The caecum, the appendix, and other organs can also be affected by a spigelian hernia.

Large, complex hernias can cause more than just physical discomfort; they can impact everyday activities like sitting up, ...

An inguinal hernia is when part of the intestine pokes through the abdominal wall. This article looks at the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for inguinal hernias, plus potential ...

Werner Henning, DO, general surgeon with Lansing Surgical Associates, and an expert in abdominal wall reconstruction, is helping patients regain their lives through robotic-assisted component ...